Safety & Health April 12 2001

REVELSTOKE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE MINUTES - April 12, 2001

Held: April 12, 2001
Co-Chairman: Bob Gardali

Members in Attendance:
Management: D.A. Zatko, J.B. Galloway
Union Reps: B. Gardali (UTU), P. Bede (BLE), K. Jones (B&B), G. Meloro (BMWE)
Guests: Nil

Meeting called to order 0845. Minutes of March 8/01 meeting read and adopted.

SAFETY ACTION PLANS:

Field Ops - Away from Home Safety Meetings & Site Inspection to be scheduled in May.
E/S - N/A

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Item 0102-03: W. Hayman requested whistle posts be installed Golden (Airport and Golf Course)
crossings.
Action (0104) Whistle posts have been installed. MOTION TO DELETE

Item 0102-07: B. Gardali inquired re possibility of having Safety Hazard Reports included
with Conductor document envelope.
Action (0104) Boxes will be installed at Field containing SHR forms. MOTION TO DELETE

Item 0103-01: Letter received from L/E P. Mason concerning route indicator for intermediate
signal, Notch Hill.
Action (0104) S&C Supervisor A. Biggs is investigating. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-02: High Visibility Apparel
Action (0104) Committee to discuss and recommend changes. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-04: P. Bede inquired re Laurie Shed repeaters for locotrol.
Action(0104) Problems encountered with equipment. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0103-05: P. Bede inquired possibility of increasing speed restriction for new potash
cars from 15 mph to 20 mph.
Action(0104) Issue elevated to Abe Aronian, Mgr Train Operations & Braking Systems.MOTION TO
CARRY

CORRESPONDENCE & BUSINESS ARISING: Nil

INCIDENT REVIEW

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (Incomplete)

SHR0012-02: Sicamous Yard - holes left in ballast from ballast regulator.
Action (0104) Schedule for completion soon. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0012-04: Notch Hill - west leg of wye - numerous tripping hazards on ground and scrap ties
creating restricted clearance.
Action (0104) Cleanup reported underway. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0012-10 Unit 9561 battery overcharging - GE advises not to shut down engine.
Action (0104) Requested clarification from Mechanical Services. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0102-03: Lead locomotives (9000 series) - seat uncomfortable
Action (0104) Mechanical Services to advise; some new seats have been installed.MOTION TO
CARRY

SHR0102-06: Moberly back track - derail installed at west end - should also be installed east
end.
Action (0104) TMS Sadek to install derail. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0102-07: Grinding frogs - recent findings have determined that Manganese, a substance
found in frogs, is contributing to Parkinson disease like symptoms.
Action (0104) J. Wells suggested that employees should be tested. T. Bergstrom to advise.
MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0102-08: Salmon Arm Station basement - asbestos warning sign to not disturb - but there
is a furnace in the same location - determine if an air intake/or out-take. Also, mold
in basement.
Action (0104) TMS Salmon Arm/ J. Creighton/T. Bergstrom to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0103-05: Carrying lanterns while switching can be hazardous - recommend headlamps for
hands- free operation (used in other terminals).
Action(0104) Committee discussed - cannot recommend change. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0103-06: Safety vests (2) - being caught on equipment.
Action(0104) To be carried as Business Item 0103-02 MOTION TO TABLE

SAFETY HAZARD REPORTS (New)

SHR0104-01: Employee Parking Lot - Revelstoke complaint re yearly condition of drainage.
Action (0104) TMS E. Palasz advises lot to be graded and spayed. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0104-02: Loose boards (2x4) sticking out from under lumber on bulkhead flats on
462-02/999-02.
Action(0104) Campbell Creek reload centre management contacted - advised loading crews to be
more vigilant. Car numbers should be obtained and boards to be removed (if in location
where this can be done), set the cars off, contact the Yardmaster, RTC or a Road Manager
should be contacted immediately. MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0104-03: Unit CEFX 134 - bad draft from under control desk when unit moving and
Conductor's window open.
Action(0104) Elevate to General Motors for investigation. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0104-04: Ditch lights on reverse movement not operating on caboose, Donald Swt 5985 West
over public crossings M.44.9 and 45.5 (violation Safety Policy Jan 1/00, GOI Sec 5, Item
7.1, CROR 17.2
Action(0104) TR Bompas confirmed the generator and inspection lights do not operate. The
riding platform will have work done to fix the generator and inspection lights.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0104-05: Kamloops Resthouse - advice of Boil Advisory for drinking water (03/13) not
posted at resthouse.
Action(0104) Upon advice received water usage restricted, bottled water provided. Water
purifiers installed.
MOTION TO DELETE

SHR0104-06: Connaught Tunnel - both sides hazardous walking area.
Action(0104) TMS Sadek advises ditch area has to be maintained to allow water to drain.
Committee to inspect on Site Inspection. MOTION TO CARRY

SHR0104-07: Article received regarding 15-person vans pose higher risk factor for rollovers.
Action(0104) All taxi companies have been contacted and confirmed they do not utilize the
15-passenger vans. MOTION TO DELETE

REPORTS OF SUB-COMMITTEES:
MacDonald Tunnel - Tunnel in good shape. Mask fitting yet to be completed.
Hot Box Detector Alarm System Readouts - G. Mullally advises costly venture. Look to
possibility of lowering volume.
Health & Wellness Fair - Committee to organize event.

DISTRICT SAFETY & HEALTH ACTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR REPORT: N/A

NEW BUSINESS:

Item 0104-01: B. Gardali reported a possible oil spill/puddle located middle No2. track
Field.
Action (0104) B. Anderson to investigate. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-02: B. Gardali requested whistle post to be installed M.95.1 Mountain Sub account
people in area taking pictures.
Action (0104) TMS Sadek to advise. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-03: K. Jones advised re spill response containers are not marked for tare weight.
Requested that they be weighed and decal applied.
Action(0104) To be investigated. MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-04: K. Jones requested mile boards be installed for BTMF truck crossings - he
advises for gangs, etc on property that are not familiar with location.
Action (0104) TMS's to identify and advise locations mile boards are required.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-05: G. Meloro questioned required safety precautions for equipment coming on
property (rail grinder, etc) re water supplies, fire suppression for upcoming dry conditions
(fires)
Action(0104) Committee discussed and recommended issue be brought to E/S attention.
MOTION TO CARRY

Item 0104-06: P. Bede questioned lack of cleaning of washrooms on second unit in particular.
He stated often the second units do not make it to Golden for regular cleaning.
Action(0104) Committee discussed and agreed that this is often the case, but they eventually
do make it in for cleaning and that is the best solution that can be done.
MOTION TO DELETE

Item 0104-07: P. Bede requested extension of roadway adjacent to N.Track Golden to allow
easier access for fuelling truck.
Action(0104) D. Zatko to investigate. MOTION TO CARRY

Meeting adjourned 1030. Next meeting scheduled for 0830 - May 10, 2001.

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